Category Archives for Wellness

Elective surgery

What is Elective Surgery & Three Procedures to Improve Quality of Life

Does the thought of having surgery make you nervous? Having surgery, regardless of the reason, can make most people anxious. Surgery is a significant event that comes with both risks and benefits. But what about elective surgery, and what exactly is elective surgery? In this blog, we’ll answer that question and discuss how three elective […]

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Heart Disease in Women: My Personal Experience

Heart disease in women is personal to me. Two years ago, at the age of 52, I experienced chest pain while in the operating room. Despite being healthy and exercising regularly, I neglected the symptoms for most of the day. I initially thought it was heartburn, but the symptoms got worse throughout the day. When […]

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Robotic Surgery and What Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

I’m very passionate about robotic surgery. My hospital performs 95% of the applicable surgeries using robotic technology. I have personally completed over 2000 robotic-assisted cases since I began practicing robotic surgery in 2004. I’m also currently serving as the Medical Director for the Surgical Robotics Program at ThedaCare Regional Medical Centers in Neenah and Appleton. […]

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How to Improve Vascular Health – What You Need to Know

Do you know what it means to improve vascular health? The recent addition of a new vascular surgeon to our practice has revealed that many people aren’t clear on what vascular health is and likewise, the vital role vascular surgeons play in healthcare. When I began my training as a surgeon some thirty years ago, […]

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Four Reasons January is the Best Month to Have Surgery 

January is the best month to have surgery. Why? Things dramatically change in January. The end-of-year rush in healthcare is over. People are getting back into a routine after the holidays. Things go back to business as usual. January is when we look to reset and get back on track with our health and well-being. […]

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Holiday Safety Tips to Stay Out of My Operating Room

After my dad died, my mom would call my brothers and ask for their help to bring up the Christmas decorations from the basement. They put up the tree for her and decorated all the high spots so she wouldn’t have to climb a ladder. My mom felt uncomfortable going up on ladders. Ladders are […]

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Just Throw the Party: Finding Connection Once Again

With our youngest ready to go to college next year, we decided it was the right time to downsize. We sold our house, and on Thanksgiving Day, no less. So, we’re moving and soon – right after Christmas. So, you could say I have a lot going on. It’s also the end of the year […]

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Robotic Surgery and the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic

Dr. Cynthia Geocaris of Surgical Associates of Neenah was one of the earliest adopters ofrobotic surgery when she began performing these types of surgeries in 2004. She hasperformed thousands of surgeries and teaches robotic-assisted surgery across the country. Robotic-assisted surgery allows surgeons to perform complex surgeries in a minimally invasive fashion using small incisions and […]

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Breast Cancer Screenings

October is breast cancer awareness month and many people think October is the time to schedule an annual mammogram; however, it is important to set up your breast cancer screening whenever you are due.  Studies show that women who delay their mammograms a few months are more likely to skip a year or two, leaving […]

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Providing Care Beyond the Mask

I like to think that I do a good job with my patients.  I really try to ensure I’ve addressed all of their concerns, and that they have understood what I am explaining.  A few weeks ago, I apparently got it wrong.  What I had thought was an uneventful visit, surgery and follow up was […]

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